non-binary
/ˌnɒn ˈbaɪnəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːn ˈbaɪnəri/ (ame, ipa)
non-binary — 形容詞
1. involving more than only two possible groups, sides, or results
非二元的
不只分成兩類或兩種結果
involving more than only two possible groups, sides, or results
The survey uses a non-binary scale instead of simple yes-or-no answers.
這份問卷使用非二元量表，不是只有是或否。
non-binary scale with more than two response options
Our teacher chose a non-binary grade system with five result bands.
我們老師選了非二元評分制度，分成五個等級。
non-binary grade system with several levels
The game has a non-binary ending, so several outcomes are possible.
這款遊戲有非二元結局，所以可能出現好幾種結果。
Ritu proposed a non-binary voting system for the staff council.
Ritu 提議讓員工委員會採用非二元投票制度。
- binary
used when something is limited to only two categories or values
用法筆記
Usually describes systems, choices, or patterns that allow more than two options. Distinguish from sense 2, which is specifically about gender identity.
常見錯誤
2. describing a person whose gender is not understood only as male or female
非二元性別的
性別認同不只限於男女兩類
describing a person whose gender is not understood only as male or female
Camille is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns at work.
Camille 是非二元性別者，在工作上使用 they/them 代名詞。
be non-binary + use they/them pronouns
Haruto came out as non-binary during a talk with friends.
Haruto 在和朋友談話時公開表示自己是非二元性別者。
identify as non-binary in a personal conversation
The school invited non-binary students to review the new policy.
學校邀請非二元性別學生一起檢視新政策。
A non-binary actor spoke about pronouns in the radio interview.
那位非二元性別演員在廣播訪談中談到代名詞。
- genderqueer
often overlaps strongly, but some people prefer it as a more personal identity label
- gender-diverse
broader umbrella term that covers several identities outside a simple male-female division
文法句型
be non-binary
identify as non-binary
用法筆記
Often appears after 'identify as' or with nouns like 'person', 'student', and 'actor'. Some non-binary people use they/them pronouns, but pronoun choice depends on the individual.